True Blood star Nelsan Ellis who portrayed the character of Lafayette Reynolds
died earlier today. Initially, his reporter confirmed the passing of the actor in an email after his complication with heart failure.

“Nelsan has passed away after complications with heart failure,” “He was a great talent, and his words and presence will be forever missed.”

In a statement given by HBO, the channel paid tribute to the late actor,

“We were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Nelsan Ellis,”Nelsan was a long-time member of the HBO family whose groundbreaking portrayal of Lafayette will be remembered fondly within the overall legacy of True Blood. “

In addition, he said that all of his fans and all at the HBO would dearly miss Nelsan. In fact, he won Satellite Award from the International Press Academy.